Pregnancy and antidepressant

[Mynamegoeshere1]

I went to my OB/GYN the other day to find out what medications I need to get off of before trying to conceive. I can't start trying until February due to when I stopped Tysabri.

She stated that I should stay on an antidepressant during my pregnancy but stop in the 3rd trimester and suggested zoloft. I have seen a lot of those class action suits for pregnancy and birth defects related to antidepressants and zoloft was listed. I agree that I need one due to my strong depression, PTSD history, but I would not want to hurt my child.

Did any of you stay on an antidepressant when pregnant? If so, which one? Have you heard of any being safer than another?

[lorib]

Hi! I was taking Lexapro when I found out I was pregnant and stopped it immediately. For about the next 6 months I struggled with my mood swings (that's why I took/take Lexapro). I began seeing a therapist to see if that would work in place of the medication and it helped but not enough.

When I was around 6 months pregnant I went back on the medication. According to my OB the reason I needed to be off of it during the 3rd trimester was because my baby would go through withdrawal once he was born. I'm not sure if he did, but I figured I could deal with a crying/"depressed" baby.

Your doctor knows what's best, so be sure to raise any concerns. I was told Lexapro was relatively safe during pregnancy, but it may not work for your depression/PTSD. Maybe you could talk to her about lowering your dose or switching to a "safer" medication.

[Mynamegoeshere1]

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Lori,

She wants to switch it to the Zoloft from my current medication. I chose her from her education alone, so I guess I should just trust her. I am probably just nervous since I will be a first time mother, and never thought MS and PTSD would be a part of it. I just need to let myself relax and not worry about things

[lorib]

Relaxing sounds good! I wish you the best!!!!!